Bush vs. Ben Tate

by Mr.Monette on Feb 10, 2012 11:36 AM PST

Being that we have brought over half the Houston Texan's coaches and Ben Tate and Bush in very similar situations what do you think would work out best. Both backs are looking for more of a lead role, even though bush has stated on his twitter that him and DMC are a 1-2 punch. Houston's 1-2 punch was foster and Tate. with DMC and Foster both having injury issues and both being the elite talent on their team it is almost identical. In our current position trading McFadden is a HELL NO!!, he is only due under $6mil next two seasons that's average for RB in the league right now even the franchise tag is way more than what we are paying. But I would rather take Ben Tate and our coaches knowing his running style over Bush. The franchise and trade is always an option, but not sure if teams are willing to pay franchise money and we could possibly get a 2-3 round for him.

Our backfield would look like this DMC/Tate/Jones/and I would so love picking up Doug Martin. Jones/Martin combo would be nice for the future. Then at FB: Reece and Late Draft Pick,Cartwright or Gordon thought he was decent back there in the limited action for blocking.

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Who would fit us better?

Micheal Bush

89 votes

Ben Tate

55 votes

Franchise and Trade Bush for RB in Draft

28 votes

Draft a RB

4 votes

Another Free Agent

11 votes

187 votes | Poll has closed

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if mcghee can put up those numbers in denver with zbs

and foster and tate in houston i bet DMC and bush can put up huge numbers

by dawad34 on Feb 10, 2012 11:43 AM PST reply actions

I voted Tate because he's 4 years younger and

the numbers are very similar except for yds per carry and fumbles…Bush is a very dependable ball carrier…

TATE
2011 Houston 15 175 942 62.8 5.4 per carry 4 TD 13 98 6.5 7.5 14 6.5 4 0 4 Fum 3 Fum lst

BUSH
2011 Oakland 16 256 977 61.1 3.8 per carry 7 td 37 418 26.1 11.3 55 9.4 14 1 Fum 1 1 Fum lst

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by samiam2112 on Feb 10, 2012 1:47 PM PST reply actions

Tate is an upgrade over bush

have a gut feeling another team will offer him a starting role and superstar money tho

by SmashmouthFB on Feb 10, 2012 3:03 PM PST reply actions

Big Mike is a stud, and suits us because he has great hands too

he was reliable this year, and deserves our loyalty. Tate’s strong too, but wouldn’t be the dependable target in the passing game that Mike Bush is.

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by brhynno on Feb 10, 2012 5:27 PM PST reply actions

i like the thunder and lightening combo

Dmc and jones will tire you out and bush will run them into submission. Tate isnt a power runner

by dawad34 on Feb 10, 2012 10:25 PM PST reply actions

tate is just as much a power runner as bush is

by SmashmouthFB on Feb 11, 2012 10:10 AM PST up reply actions

Can't choose

Both can be great for us with the right protection. I’d rather have Bush or Tate than an unproven rookie, minus the contract. As for FA, Marshawn Lynch is an animal! I know he is a #1 but if we could have him backing up DMac…

by DelawareRaider on Feb 11, 2012 12:12 PM PST reply actions

Bush may cost more than Tate because of his 37 receptions out of the backfield in a back up role last year.

I would really look at the rookie free agent list for HBs that have good hands after the draft.

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by TAW on Feb 12, 2012 1:04 PM PST reply actions

What Mcfadden and Bush might have this year is real blocking

Who knows they might be way over 1000 yards this year, Who knows maybe we might pick up another bruiser like Bush but better and trade Taiwan.
Maybe someone else on the team can run and carry the rock that one of our new coaches might develop.

by terrencerocks on Feb 15, 2012 10:22 PM PST reply actions